1951 Fiat 1400 vs. 1974 Seat 133
To start off, 1974 Seat 133 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 43 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1974 Seat 133.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Fiat 1400 (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1951 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Fiat 1400 | 1974 Seat 133 | |
Make | Fiat | Seat |
Model | 1400 | 133 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1393 cc | 842 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2030 mm |